Fashion Week Reviews (10 posts found)

When I first started this tiny little blog, we would watch livestream recordings of the big shows in New York and patch together a report of the designer's work using photos from our favorite fashion websites. This year, for the first time in Haute in Texas history, we were actually AT the shows, covering the runway live, and it was such a dream come true! My sister Hadley served as our official #NYFW correspondent, and if you were following on Snapchat you got to see the whole thing! Today's she giving us her personal perspective on the fashion and the faux pas. Enjoy!
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Next week, a feast for the eyes and soul will begin in New York City, kicking off an entire month of Fashion Weeks in London, Milan, and Paris thereafter. It's the best time of the year to be a fashion lover, and the best part is with today's advances in technology it's no longer a month that takes place behind closed doors and only for industry big wigs. You can watch virtually (no pun intended) every show from the comfort of your couch if you please. Even if you're not an aspiring model or designer, Fashion Month is a great time to be alive, and there are five reasons you should be pa...

Last night was the annual up and coming Moda Next designer showcase for Fashion Week, highlighting the best the city has to offer in sartorial savvy. Five designers presented their work: Joey Ramirez with Jose Ramirez Designs, Christian Alonzo with '91 Authentic, Valerie Perez with Verseau, Bruno Horwath with Ala Verb, and Blanquita Sullivan with Bonjour Biqui. I wish the movement, tailoring, and intricate details of each piece could come across in photos, but it simply doesn't do it justice. You had to be there in person to fully appreciate the talent this city is producing.
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The Slice of Summer Fashion Show presented by The Art Institute of San Antonio was the best of summer, all rolled in to one chic package. The evening began with a presentation of student's work in the fashion illustration and design classes, along with the two collections from graduating designers at the Art Institute. The first collection featured women's casual work wear, with bursts of neon to give the entire line a fresh and vibrant feel. The second line was my personal favorite, an active wear collection that felt like Lululemon with an edge. Gone are the days when you could just put...

Honestly, if there was any doubt that designers have returned to their high-end roots this season, Marc Jacobs blew it out of the water with his spectacle of a fashion show. And we mean spectacle in the best way possible. From a custom-made train rolling onto the runway to porters carrying bags for each and every girl, it was Downton Abbey meets Harry Potter. Although I wasn't crazy about the goggle-like glasses on some of the girls, I loved the giant hats and disproportioned coats. Interestingly enough, he paired unique proportions with equally fascinating materials and a bedazzling of sorts....

The more we see from Karl Lagerfield as of late, the more we feel like we could actually be friends. He's becoming more accessible to the masses, while at the same time maintaining that Chanel allure. This season's collection was all about geometric shapes and the new three-piece suit: jacket, skirt, AND pants. The colors (yes, COLORS) were bright but not obnoxious and the fabrics were warm without being bulky. As always, video is the best way to get your dose of Chanel, so enjoy:
What do you think?
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As Milan rolls on by, Prada sticks out as a glimmer of fashion forwardness in a sea of sameness. Overall the look was geometric, rich colors, and printed pantsuits. Coats buttoned high but flowed down to calf length. The real story to me, however, was the shoes. They were sky-high and looked as though they had been dipped in buckets of color. The bags, as well, were bold in shape and color, making for a very interesting collection overall. Take a look!
Gorgeous, right?
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To be perfectly honest, this collection felt much more like a Spring one than Fall, but it was surprisingly delightful. Many of the dresses felt perfect for a stroll after a rainstorm, or on those first few crisp days of Fall when one is still trying to remember Summer for as long as possible. The intricate mix of lace and floral prints was wonderful, and the pieces felt accessible yet luxurious. Check it out for yourself:
What do you think? Is this look too daring for Fall or right up your alley?
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As it turns out, it is near impossible to keep up with New York Fashion Week with a newborn occupying every waking moment and trying to stand by the old adage, "Sleep when the baby sleeps." However, I found a little grown up time to peruse vogue.com and it wasn't until I got to Diane von Furstenberg's collection that I felt truly inspired. The color palette was mature, the patterns were divine, and the fit and flow to the fabrics was fabulous (had to throw in some alliteration there). Check it out!
What do you think of the collection?
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Haute in Texas is where savvy public relations meets passionate blogging influence. Owner Aquila Mendez-Valdez splits her time between the Haute in Texas blog and the Haute in Texas public relations consulting business. She writes on fashion, beauty, and motherhood, and helps her clients to achieve their business goals both online and in the community. We’re glad you’re here; come join us in the pursuit of the haute life.